Jackson, MS All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Jackson, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 107°F (42°C) | August 30, 2000 |
| Record Low | 1.9°F (-17°C) | January 20, 1985 and January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 17.9°F (-8°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 82°F (28°C) | August 11, 2023 |
| Highest Mean | 92°F (33°C) | August 11, 2023 and August 12, 2023 |
| Lowest Mean | 11.4°F (-11°C) | December 23, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.38" (187.5 mm) | April 6, 2003 |
| Max in One Month | 17.71" (449.8 mm) | December 1982 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1963 |
| Max in One Year | 92.80" (2357.0 mm) | 1979 |
| Least in One Year | 34.83" (884.6 mm) | 2007 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | February 13, 1960 |
| Max in One Month | 9.1" (23.1 cm) | February 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 9.1" (23.1 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 9.1" (23.1 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | November 28, 1976 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | November 28, 1976 |
| Latest Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | April 3, 1987 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.6" (1.5 cm) | April 3, 1987 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | July 8, 1963 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | July 8, 1963 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1951 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at JACKSON INTL AP (7 mi from Jackson, MS). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Jackson, MS?
The all-time record high in Jackson, MS is 107°F (42°C), set on August 30, 2000.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Jackson, MS?
The all-time record low in Jackson, MS is 1.9°F (-17°C), set on January 20, 1985 and January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Jackson, MS has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Jackson, MS is 7.38 inches, on April 6, 2003.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Jackson, MS?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Jackson, MS is 6.0 inches, on February 13, 1960.
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